
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Home Hills Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (47 Rentals)
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Paper Box Lofts

2421 S 5th Pl

2445 S 5th Pl

1966 S 11th St

1532 South 13th Street

2474 S 5th Pl
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811 S 32nd St

1587 S Pearl St

2221-2223-2223 S 21st St
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769-771-771 W Windlake Ave

1301 W Greenfield Ave, Unit D

Hide House Lofts Bayview
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5309 W Greenfield Ave

4927 W National Ave, Unit 2
Forest Home Hills, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Home Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest Home Hills Studio Apartments | $1,389 | $700 | $2,131 |
Forest Home Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $486 | $3,320 |
Forest Home Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $577 | $3,908 |
Forest Home Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,937 | $1,195 | $4,176 |
Forest Home Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,450 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Home Hills Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Forest Home Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Home Hills area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. Burnham Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $827. Here are the most affordable Forest Home Hills apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Schuster Historic Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $486 |
Burnham Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $827 |
Corliss | Ironwood | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Southgate | Greenhouse | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Southport Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Alverno Pool Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
National Ave Lofts | 60% 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,133 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Home Hills, WI
As of September 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Home Hills area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2216 S 30th St Model at 2216 S 30th St, Unit 2216 s 30th Milwaukee WI in the in the Near South Side neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Forest Home Hills apartment is the #4 Model at 2188 S Robinson Ave starting at $1,500 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Clarke Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Home Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2216 S 30th St, Unit 2216 s 30th Milwaukee WI | 2216 S 30th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.66 |
2188 S Robinson Ave | #4 | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
2470 S 9th St, Unit Lower | 2470 S 9th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
514 E Homer St, Unit Lower | 514 E Homer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Seven04 Place Apartments | 50% 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Schuster Historic Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
3028 S 47th St, Unit 3028 A. S. 47th St. Upper | 3028 S 47th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1301 W Greenfield Ave, Unit D | 1301 W Greenfield Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Home Hills, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #85
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Forest Home Hills, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Forest Home Hills Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Home Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Home Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Home Hills is under $1,133.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Home Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Home Hills is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Forest Home Hills costs $1,775.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Home Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 42 regular apartments in Forest Home Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Forest Home Hills?
Cheap apartments in Forest Home Hills have an average cost of $367 which is $1,408 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Home Hills.
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